Madhya Pradesh

• 16 Oct 2024

Madhya Pradesh: Emerging as India’s Mining Capital

Why in News?

Recently, Madhya Pradesh is positioning itself as a leader in the Indian mining sector, leveraging its vast mineral wealth and infrastructure.

Key Points

• Mineral Wealth:
• Madhya Pradesh is the only state producing diamonds, and leading in manganese, copper, limestone, and coal.
• Panna diamond mine produces 1 lakh carats annually, with the Bunder Block holding 32.2 million carats.
• Madhya Pradesh led the country in mineral block auctions, with 78 blocks auctioned in 2022-23 and received top awards for mineral auctions.
• State boasts 5.1 lakh km of roads, 7 airports, and 6 inland depots.
• The District Mineral Fund has completed over 7,500 projects for local development.
• Investment Opportunities:
  • Two-day conclave on mining 17^th -18^th Oct, 2024 to discuss technology (AI/ML) and energy.
  • Madhya Pradesh will also be focusing on coalbed methane (CBM) and national gas grid connection.

Diamond Industry in India

• India is the world's largest cutting and polishing center for diamonds, accounting for over 90% of polished diamond manufacturing globally.
  • According to Indian Minerals Yearbook 2019, diamond fields of India are grouped into four regions:
    • Central Indian tract of Madhya Pradesh, comprising Panna belt.
    • South Indian tract of Andhra Pradesh, comprising parts of Anantapur, Kadapa, Guntur, Krishna, Mahabubnagar and Kurnool districts.
    • Behradin-Kodavali area in Raipur district and Tokapal, Dugapal, etc. areas in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.
    • Eastern Indian tract mostly of Odisha, lying between Mahanadi and Godavari valleys.
  • In 2022, India ranks first among the top exporters in cut & polished diamonds.

Madhya Pradesh's Excellence in Central Scheme Implementation

Why in News?

Recently, Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a national leader in effectively executing Central Government schemes, showcasing strong performance across sectors like housing, agriculture, health, and infrastructure.

Key Points

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban & Rural): Aims to provide affordable housing for all through the urban and rural branches.
  • Urban: 97.58% of the target achieved with 8.2 lakh houses built.
  • Rural: 95.43% completion with 36.25 lakh houses constructed.
• Jal Jeevan Mission: Ensures safe drinking water to every rural household by 2024.
  • Achieved 87.53% of its target by providing 72.89 lakh tap connections.
• Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Provides health coverage of Rs. 5 lakhs to economically vulnerable families.
  • Issued 4.02 crore cards (85.83% of target) to ensure health insurance coverage.
• Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: Aims to provide rural connectivity to unconnected habitations.
  • Achieved 99.98% of the rural road construction target by building 72,965 km.
• PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: Provides financial support to farmers with Rs. 6,000 per year.
  • 100% achievement, benefitting 83.83 lakh farmers.
• PM Jeevan Jyoti Insurance Scheme: Provides life insurance coverage to individuals aged 18-50 years.
  • 93 lakh beneficiaries receiving the scheme’s benefits (100% target achieved).
• PM Swamitva Yojana: Aims at providing rural land ownership rights through property cards.
  • 23.5 lakh Swamitva cards issued, with 100% drone surveys conducted in 43,130 villages.
• Bharat Net Yojana: Digital connectivity initiative to provide high-speed internet in rural areas.
  • 100% achievement by laying optical fiber cables in 20,422 gram panchayats.
• Soil Health Card Scheme: Provides farmers with information on the soil quality of their land.
  • Distributed 7.79 lakh soil health cards (77.96% achievement).
• Kisan Credit Card Scheme: Ensures timely access to credit for farmers.
  • Issued 65.83 lakh credit cards (100% achievement).
• Atal Pension Yojana: Focuses on providing pension security to unorganized sector workers.
  • 100% beneficiaries covered, providing pensions to 26.15 lakh individuals.
• PM Swanidhi Yojana: Aims to provide working capital loans to street vendors.
  • 157.25% target achieved, providing benefits to 11.74 lakh beneficiaries.
• AMRUT Sarovar Scheme: Focuses on creating water reservoirs for water conservation.
  • Constructed 5,839 ponds, exceeding the target of 3,900 ponds.